Tuesdays with Dorie: Peanut Butter Crisscrosses

Sometimes I’ve wondered how I would function if I had to share living space with someone allergic to peanuts. My peanut butter addiction just might force me to move out. I can’t imagine not being able to have a PB&J for lunch or, say, these Peanut Butter Crisscrosses for a treat.

Peanut butter cookies are one of those childhood things that I’ve never tired of (one of many, I will admit!). These ones are soft and chewy, as a good peanut butter cookie should be, and the sugar sprinkled on top gives them just the right amount of crunch. The recipe was pretty clear about not using natural PB here, but that was what I had, so that was what I used. To make it a little more like the kiddie brands, I put in a squeeze of golden syrup. I also swapped a little AP with a little whole wheat flour. I don’t think anyone would be able to call me out on either of these changes.

I’m with you on the peanut allergy although I do have a friend that is deathly allergic. It must be awful for him. I eat peanut something about 3-5 times a week! I seriously can eat peanut butter out of the jar. Your cookies look so good.

Your cookies look absolutely delicious. I can not pass up a peanut butter cookie … all time favorite. Your allergy comment made me chuckle. It kills me that I can not send the kids to school with any PB in their lunches. My childhood lunch always had PB cookies, nutter butters or a PB&J. Truly a tragedy! Love your blog.

Oh man, a peanut allergy seems like the worst. Especially the bad ones, where you can have a reaction just by being near someone who’s eaten peanut butter…counting my lucky stars I don’t have to deal with that! I wanted to use natural PB but her recipe scared me out of it…glad to know it works okay.